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The radio news releases featured below were produced by Marketing
and Communications Services for the Institute
of Agriculture. For more information, please contact Chuck Denney
(cmdenney@utk.edu), or Doug Edlund
(dedlund@utk.edu).
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Biofuel
A recent government report says the U.S. could easily produce more than a billion tons of materials to make biofuels each year - and it wouldn’t impact our food supply. Researchers at UTIA are working on ways to produce alternative fuels.
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Culture Club
Tennessee’s Latino population is growing rapidly – now the sixth-fastest in the nation. Hispanic and American women are learning from each other in one Tennessee community.
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Ag Discrepancy
Tennessee’s farmers are preparing for spring planting as the growing season approaches. Some hope to repeat the good yields of 2006 - while others look to rebound economically from a challenging year.
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Cattle
Beef cattle farming is Tennessee’s number one agricultural commodity, and herd reproductive health is critical for producers to stay in business. UT’s Institute of Agriculture is working on research to boost cattle pregnancy rates.
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HABIT
When an elderly person is lonely, pets can help them overcome their sadness. UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine has a special program where pet owners take their animals to visit people in assisted living facilities.
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ID Theft
It’s one of society’s scariest concerns, and largely brought about by advances in technology. Identity theft is America’s fastest growing crime - impacting one in four people – and it costs us more than $50 billion every year.
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Tennessee Saves at School
Keeping more of what you earn is a smart move for all of us, and some Tennessee kids are learning to make it a life-long habit. The children are part of the “Tennessee Saves at School” program.
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